I was able learn more about the history and deeply ingrained cultural roots our calendars have in our society. I was also finally able to grasp the reasoning behind why the Gregorian calendar is the most widespread calendar in human history, due mostly to the European colonists spreading across the globe, and also an overwhelming need for global coordination regarding trade. I really enjoyed the part of the article that focuses on the civilizations that used the lunar calendar, as that concept seems quite fascinating to me, being unfortunately barred from official use by the inability of Western civilization (at the time) to grasp the consequences of its colonial actions.
I thought it was extreamly interesting that our culture can shape our perspective on time. It annoys me (but I should have known) that the European colonists influenced many of the opinions of the world. I like the idea of the lunar calendar and the spiritual connection, but sadly, my culture has pressed the Gregorian system into my mind.
This article shows me how different countries are brought up and have different perspectives on the world. Every place celebrates different holidays based off of their history and when they were first developing. This can also reflect how they used astronomy and the moon to influence their cultural choices.
This article made me realize how much our calendar revolves around our culture and how people can use calendars to impose power. Calendars revolve around what is important culturally and how cultures honor the sun and the moon. I never considered how the Gregorian Calendar became the most widely accepted calendar, but this made me realize how it was just another way European colonizers imposed their cultures on others.